HVAC Technician — Facilities & Vendor Coordination

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across Housing & Dining Programs facilities. The role involves coordinating with external vendors, supervising on-site contractor work, and ensuring safety and efficiency in residential and dining environments.

Responsibilities include keeping detailed records, reviewing invoices, training Maintenance Technicians, and integrating HVAC tasks into the

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• HVAC Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• HVAC Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs on minor HVAC issues across residential and dining facilities, ensuring systems are functioning safely and efficiently at all times.
• Coordinate with outside HVAC vendors for repairs and services that fall outside the scope of in-house capabilities, ensuring work is scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Escort and oversee HVAC vendors on site to ensure all contracted work is performed to University standards, completed within the agreed scope, and finished in a satisfactory and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all HVAC vendor work performed, including service dates, scope of work, completion status, and any follow-up items required
• Review all HVAC vendor invoices for accuracy, verifying that billed services align with the work actually performed prior to submitting for payment approval.
• Verify the quality and completeness of work performed by the Preventive Maintenance team related to HVAC systems, ensuring all tasks meet established standards.
• Develop and deliver hands-on training to Maintenance Technicians on minor HVAC repairs and routine maintenance procedures, with the goal of reducing reliance on contracted vendor services and improving in-house capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Preventative Maintenance Supervisor to integrate HVAC-related tasks into the department's broader preventative maintenance program.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety regulations, building codes, and University policies related to HVAC systems and equipment.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

HVAC repair

HVAC diagnosis

Vendor coordination

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Education

Education equivalency (1 year education = 1 year related experience)

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across Housing & Dining Programs facilities. The role involves coordinating with external vendors, supervising on-site contractor work, and ensuring safety and efficiency in residential and dining environments.

Responsibilities include keeping detailed records, reviewing invoices, training Maintenance Technicians, and integrating HVAC tasks into the